Reactions to the killing of Iranian General Soleimani in an air strike ordered by US President Trump continue to dominate the political agenda all over the world. 

The European Union has called on the parties to act 'with moderation', while the Iraqi Parliament will be meeting tomorrow to discuss current developments.

Germany suspends military training in Iraq

According to German news agency DPA, trainings by the German army of Iraqi troops have been temporarily suspended. Similarly, the international coalition to fight ISIS informed that a decision was taken aimed at 'protecting the soldiers'.

Asaib Ahl al-Haq designed by the US as a terrorist organisation

In a statement made by the US Department of Foreign Affairs, the decision to designate Iraq’s Asaib Ahl al-Haq as a terrorist organization was announced.

The group and its leaders are “violent proxies” of Iran, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

The group is backed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force, which has also been sanctioned by Washington, according to the State Department.

Trump: We acted to prevent a war

US President Donald Trump said his country is not in favor of a war with Iran. "We acted to prevent a war. We did not act to begin a war", he said, arguing that his country aimed at "peace, cooperation and friendship with other countries".

Security measures increasing

The killing of Qassem Soleimani prompted the US to send 3,500 additional soldiers to the Middle East.

In many US major cities, security measures have been increased due to possible "terrorist attacks." New York City Council Mayor Bill de Blasio said they are "on alert" against possible attacks in the city.

However, the US Department of Interior said in a statement that there was no "serious threat" to the country.

Warning from the European Union

The European Union in a statement called on all parties to show moderation.

Josep Borrell, EU's foreign and defense commissioner, called on "all parties to act responsibly," warning that "another crisis could jeopardize efforts to stabilize Iraq for years."

Iraq Parliamento to convene on Sunday

The Iraqi Parliament will meet on Sunday to discuss the murder of Qassem Soleimani in the capital Baghdad. Prime Minister Adil Abdül Mehdi demanded that the parliament meet to address the special situation. The prime minister said that the attack on Suleimani was an attack on the sovereignty of states.

Democratic Senator: Trump cannot lead the country into war

Donald Trump's order to attack Soleimani without any prior information to Congress caused controversy within the United States.

Senator Chuck Schumer, from the Democratic Party, stressed that Trump's decision was individual and added that the President could not "lead the country into a war".

Senator Schumer added: "If [Trump] is planning a longer-term build-up of troops and potential hostility, the government will have to get the approval of Congress and the American people."

Swiss diplomatic went to Foreign Ministry in Iran

Switzerland diplomatic representation in Tehran, the only intermediator in the dialogue between the US and Iran, has visited the Foreign Ministry twice. As there is no US embassy in Tehran, the diplomatic representation of Switzerland serves as mediator.